ropey

• صفة بريطانية غير رسمية تُستخدم لوصف شيء رديء الجودة أو غير جيد أو في حالة سيئة.

An informal British adjective used to describe something that is of poor quality, not very good, or in a bad condition.

1. Resembling ropeC1formal

   Having the characteristics of rope, such as being long, strong, and fibrous.

   شبيه بالحبل

   • The plant had ropey stems that were difficult to break.
   • The dough became ropey after being kneaded for too long.
   • The material felt ropey and coarse to the touch.

   المرادفاتfibrousstringythreadywiry

2. Viscous or glutinousC1formal

   Forming sticky, thread-like strands, often used to describe certain liquids or substances.

   لزج مطاطي

   • The melted cheese became ropey as it cooled.
   • The syrup was ropey and stretched when poured.
   • The glue formed ropey strands when applied to the surface.

   المرادفاتglutinousmucilaginousstringysyrupythickviscidviscous

   الأضدادfluidrunnythinwatery

3. Poor qualityB2informalbritish

   Of very low quality or in bad condition, often used informally in British English.

   رديء الجودة

   • The hotel was a bit ropey, with peeling wallpaper and broken furniture.
   • His performance was ropey at best, full of mistakes.
   • The food at that restaurant was ropey, so I wouldn't recommend it.

   المرادفاتawfulbadcrummyinferiorlousypoorroughsecond-rateshabbyshoddytattyterrible

   الأضدادexcellentfinegoodgreatreliablesolidsoundsuperbsuperior